Winterhalter Bleach (Cont’d)
Identification of Preparation and Company
Product Name:Winterhalter Bleach
Chemtek Code:OX428
Recommended Use:For cleaning and sanitation of washable hard surfaces such as work-tops, floors and toilets.
Review / Issue No:2
Review / Issue Date:30/11/2004
Supplier:Chemtek Ltd
Address:Herald Avenue, Coventry Business Park, Coventry, CV5 6UB
Telephone No:+ 44 (0)24 76 719900
Fax No:+44 (0)24 76 719901
Composition/Information on ingredients
Component / Classification / Conc% /EINECS
/CAS
/ Risk PhrasesSodium Hypochlorite / Corrosive / <5% / 231-668-3 / 7681-52-9 / R31Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R34Causes burns
Sodium Hydroxide / Corrosive / <1% / 215-185-5 / 1310-73-2 / R35Causes severe burns
Hazards Identification
Classification:This product is classified as Irritant under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations as amended.
Health Hazards:Irritating to the eyes and skin.
Environmental Hazards:Strongly oxidising, neat product will cause damage if in contact with flora or fauna.
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:Seek medical advice immediately. Irrigate eye(s) with plenty of clean water.
Skin Contact:Wash with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if any irritation persists.
Ingestion:Seek medical advice immediately. Give 0.2 litres of water or milk to drink. Do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation:N/A
Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:Do not use sawdust or an acidic based extinguisher.
Special Exposure Hazards:Spilled material may make surfaces slippery.
Protective Equipment:Wear full fire fighting protective clothing including a self contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions:Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear overall, water proof boots, Nitrile gloves, safety goggles and appropriate respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions:Do not allow large quantities to enter surface waters. Contact local authorities for further information.
Clean Up:Absorb with sand or other suitable absorbent media, and dispose of to an approved land fill site. Flush area away with copious amounts of water.
For large spillages inform local authorities.
Handling And Storage
Handling:Avoid Contact with skin and eyes
Storage:Protect from extremes of temperature and store out of direct sunlight.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure limit values:Sodium Hydroxide is assigned an OES of 2mg/M3.
Sodium Hypochlorite is assigned an OES of 1mg/M3.
Exposure controls:Not necessary in normal use. In emergencies wear self contained breathing apparatus.
Respiratory Protection:Not required in normal use.
Hand Protection:Not required in normal use.
Eye Protection:Not required in normal use.
Skin Protection:Not required in normal use.
Environmental:Do not allow large quantities to enter surface waters.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance:A clear viscous pale straw foaming liquid.
Odour:Perfumed
pH:12.5 14.0
SG at 20°C:1.065 ± 0.01
Miscibility:Miscible in water.
Flash Point:N/A
Stability And Reactivity
Stability:Stable
Conditions To Avoid:Extremes of temperature. Direct sunlight. Do not mix with acids, or any other cleaning chemicals.
Materials To Avoid:Carpets, soft furnishings, clothing, porous surfaces, untreated wood.
Decomposition Products:Chlorine
Toxicological Information
Classification:Irritant
Eye Contact:Will cause sever irritation to the eyes
Skin Contact:Will cause irritation to the skin
Inhalation:Not a likely route of exposure
Ingestion:Will cause sever irritation to the mouth and upper digestive tract
Ecological Information
Biodegradability:The detergent components in this product are biodegradable.
Mobility:Miscible in water. Reduces water surface tension. May produce surface foam on agitation.
Disposal Considerations
Spillages:Absorb large spills with sand or other inert media, and dispose of to an approved land fill site. Contact local authorities for further information.
Waste Material:Dispose of to an approved land fill site, contact local authorities for further information.
Transport Information
Hazard Classification:Not Classified
Class:N/A
Packing Group:N/A
UN Number:N/A
Shipping name:N/A
Regulatory Information
Classification:Irritant
Symbol:Xi
Ingredients:N/A
Mandatory Risk Phrases:R36/38Irritating to eyes and skin
Mandatory Safety Phrases:N/A
Recommended Safety Phrases:S2Keep out of reach of children
S46If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label
S24/25Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S26In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice
S28After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
S37Wear suitable gloves
S50Do not mix with acids, liberates toxic gas.
Additional Safety Information:None
The information contained in this Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health & Safety Legislation.
Other Information
Training:No special training required
Recommended Use:For cleaning and sanitation of washable hard surfaces such as work-tops, floors and toilets.
Product Description:Bleach.
Use Instructions:Use as supplied or diluted as required on floors, hard surfaces and toilets.
Warnings: Avoid contact with fabrics, carpets and soft furnishings as de-colourisation may occur. Do not use on metal, rubber, plated, varnished or porous surfaces or untreated wood. Store bottle upright in a safe place. Protect from extremes of temperature.
Revised information:Section 15
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